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UPDATE
A newsletter from IPFW Office of Admissions January 1989
FALL CAMPUS VISIT DAYS
Several successful visitation days were held on campus throughout the fall. IPFW Insight Day was held Sunday, Nov. 6. The day was designed for prospective students to discover more about IPFW through interest sessions and departmental open houses. Over 500 people attended this first attempt at a full-campus visitation and the evaluations have been very positive. Thanks to everyone who helped make the day successful. About 400 students attended Journalism Day on Nov. 10, and Health Career Day attracted 425 students and teachers on Dec. 7. These programs allow students to explore career opportunities in those areas. Campus tours play a vital role in the college enrollment decision. Current IPFW students gave 25 individual tours during the fall semester. The contact prospective students and their families have with the campus is an important aspect in recruitment.
FRESHMEN CLASS REVIEW
Once again IPFW experienced record enrollments. 4,027 freshmen were enrolled for fall 1988 classes. That is a 4.4 percent increase over fall 1987. Statistics show 66 percent of these freshmen are from Allen county and 46 percent are full-time students. Listed below are the high schools represented by more than 20 graduates of the class of '88 enrolling as IPFW freshmen in the fall: Snider 108 Northrop 86 Bishop Dwenger 59 Homestead 56 North Side 56 New Haven 46 Wayne 46 Carroll 44 Concordia 42 Harding 40 Leo 32 Elmhurst 31 DeKalb 30 South Side 30 Woodlan 30 Heritage 29 East Noble 26 Columbia City 25 Bellmont 24 Warsaw 23 Huntington N. 21
STAFF ACTIVITIES
Involvement in professional organizations continues to serve an important role in training and development of the admissions staff. Karl Zimmerman, Carol Isaacs, C.C. Fullove, and Lila Hammer attended the 1988 annual Congress of the Indiana Association of College Admission Counselors in Indianapolis in September. Over 600 high school guidance counselors and college admission counselors from around the state of Indiana attended the two-day conference. Mr. Fullove served as recorder for a session covering the ISTEP testing program. Mrs. Hammer served on the planning committee for the Congress and will be Program Chair for the 1989 Congress. The annual meeting for the Indiana Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers was held at the Fort Wayne Hilton and Grand Wayne Center in October. Karl Zimmerman served as the local arrangements chair. The administrative staff attended a day-long writing workshop prior to the annual meeting. Mrs. Isaacs serves as chair of the publication committee, Mr. Zimmerman is a member of the admissions committee, and Mrs. Hammer serves on the publication committee. A three-hour workshop entitled "Speak Up with Ease" given by Marian K. Adair was attended by the entire admissions support staff and members of the registration support staff.
FALL VISITS
The admissions office has increased the number of high school visits and college fairs attended this fall. Visits were made to 54 high schools and 14 college fairs were attended. Also, admissions staff members provided special college planning programs to students and parents at four area high schools. All of these contacts are important steps in recruiting new students to IPFW and 1,323 students were seen at these various visits, as well as many parents.
ORIENTATION 1988
Summer orientation and registration was once again a big success. Thanks to all who participated in this important transition program for freshmen. Many people donated hours of hard work to help make this a worthwhile experience. A total of 966 students and 531 parents attended one of the five day-long sessions. Many of those people expressed their appreciation for such a quality program. Thanks again!
NEW ADMISSION LETTER
In an attempt to improve communication with admitted students, a new admission letter format has been developed. The letter is more personal rather than a form letter, and informs the student of academic standing and the office for academic advising. An advising card is included with the letter. The card which is designed to fit in a wallet, includes such information as academic department, academic advisor, and placement test reminders.
BLOOMINGTON ESTABLISHES APPLICATION DEADLINE
In the past, there has been some confusion about the applicants referred to IPFW from the IU Bloomington campus. These students are not denied admission to Bloomington, but are unable to be admitted due to space limitations. Because of the increase in applications, February 15, 1989, is the deadline for applications to Bloomington. If admission is full and a student is placed on a waiting list (because of space limitations), the application will be referred to another IU campus at the student's request. Those students are expected to meet IPFW admission requirements. Approximately 10 applications were received for fall, 1988 through this process.
Questions or comments regarding this issue of UPDATE should be directed to Lila Hammer at 481-6812.
N.B.P. 1-89-01

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UPDATE
A newsletter from IPFW Office of Admissions January 1989
FALL CAMPUS VISIT DAYS
Several successful visitation days were held on campus throughout the fall. IPFW Insight Day was held Sunday, Nov. 6. The day was designed for prospective students to discover more about IPFW through interest sessions and departmental open houses. Over 500 people attended this first attempt at a full-campus visitation and the evaluations have been very positive. Thanks to everyone who helped make the day successful. About 400 students attended Journalism Day on Nov. 10, and Health Career Day attracted 425 students and teachers on Dec. 7. These programs allow students to explore career opportunities in those areas. Campus tours play a vital role in the college enrollment decision. Current IPFW students gave 25 individual tours during the fall semester. The contact prospective students and their families have with the campus is an important aspect in recruitment.
FRESHMEN CLASS REVIEW
Once again IPFW experienced record enrollments. 4,027 freshmen were enrolled for fall 1988 classes. That is a 4.4 percent increase over fall 1987. Statistics show 66 percent of these freshmen are from Allen county and 46 percent are full-time students. Listed below are the high schools represented by more than 20 graduates of the class of '88 enrolling as IPFW freshmen in the fall: Snider 108 Northrop 86 Bishop Dwenger 59 Homestead 56 North Side 56 New Haven 46 Wayne 46 Carroll 44 Concordia 42 Harding 40 Leo 32 Elmhurst 31 DeKalb 30 South Side 30 Woodlan 30 Heritage 29 East Noble 26 Columbia City 25 Bellmont 24 Warsaw 23 Huntington N. 21
STAFF ACTIVITIES
Involvement in professional organizations continues to serve an important role in training and development of the admissions staff. Karl Zimmerman, Carol Isaacs, C.C. Fullove, and Lila Hammer attended the 1988 annual Congress of the Indiana Association of College Admission Counselors in Indianapolis in September. Over 600 high school guidance counselors and college admission counselors from around the state of Indiana attended the two-day conference. Mr. Fullove served as recorder for a session covering the ISTEP testing program. Mrs. Hammer served on the planning committee for the Congress and will be Program Chair for the 1989 Congress. The annual meeting for the Indiana Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers was held at the Fort Wayne Hilton and Grand Wayne Center in October. Karl Zimmerman served as the local arrangements chair. The administrative staff attended a day-long writing workshop prior to the annual meeting. Mrs. Isaacs serves as chair of the publication committee, Mr. Zimmerman is a member of the admissions committee, and Mrs. Hammer serves on the publication committee. A three-hour workshop entitled "Speak Up with Ease" given by Marian K. Adair was attended by the entire admissions support staff and members of the registration support staff.
FALL VISITS
The admissions office has increased the number of high school visits and college fairs attended this fall. Visits were made to 54 high schools and 14 college fairs were attended. Also, admissions staff members provided special college planning programs to students and parents at four area high schools. All of these contacts are important steps in recruiting new students to IPFW and 1,323 students were seen at these various visits, as well as many parents.
ORIENTATION 1988
Summer orientation and registration was once again a big success. Thanks to all who participated in this important transition program for freshmen. Many people donated hours of hard work to help make this a worthwhile experience. A total of 966 students and 531 parents attended one of the five day-long sessions. Many of those people expressed their appreciation for such a quality program. Thanks again!
NEW ADMISSION LETTER
In an attempt to improve communication with admitted students, a new admission letter format has been developed. The letter is more personal rather than a form letter, and informs the student of academic standing and the office for academic advising. An advising card is included with the letter. The card which is designed to fit in a wallet, includes such information as academic department, academic advisor, and placement test reminders.
BLOOMINGTON ESTABLISHES APPLICATION DEADLINE
In the past, there has been some confusion about the applicants referred to IPFW from the IU Bloomington campus. These students are not denied admission to Bloomington, but are unable to be admitted due to space limitations. Because of the increase in applications, February 15, 1989, is the deadline for applications to Bloomington. If admission is full and a student is placed on a waiting list (because of space limitations), the application will be referred to another IU campus at the student's request. Those students are expected to meet IPFW admission requirements. Approximately 10 applications were received for fall, 1988 through this process.
Questions or comments regarding this issue of UPDATE should be directed to Lila Hammer at 481-6812.
N.B.P. 1-89-01